All deposits placed at East West Bank are covered by the standard FDIC insurance amount of $250,000 per customer. If your deposits exceed this amount, we can help you unlock more insurance protection for greater peace of mind.
We offer two services to give you added FDIC insurance coverage: IntraFi® Network Deposits CD accounts and DDA/MMDA accounts. When you use these services, we’ll split your deposit into increments less than $250,000 and place these funds across our network of well-capitalized banks. By doing this, your entire deposit remains fully protected, while you continue to work with just one bank.
With CD accounts, you can access insurance on deposits up to $50 million and earn interest rates comparable to CDs. Maturities range from 4 weeks to two years.
DDA/MMDA allows you to place funds into demand deposit and/or money market deposit accounts. You can deposit up to $135 million for each account type. With this option, you can enjoy expanded insurance protection and still have the flexibility to access your funds when you need them.
| CD vs DDA/MMDA at a Glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| CD | DDA/MMDA | |
| Access to Funds | Early withdrawals before maturity are subject to penalty | Anytime without penalty |
| Interest Rate | Typically Higher | Typically Lower |
| Max. Deposit Limit | $50 Million | $135 Million |
| Combined Deposit Limit* | $175 Million | |
| Suitable for | Individuals, businesses, or entities who want FDIC insurance coverage on large deposits and do not require immediate access to funds. | Individuals, businesses, or entities who want FDIC insurance coverage on large deposits and need liquidity with their funds. |
* Higher limits may be accepted on exceptional basis.
Funds may be submitted for placement only after a depositor enters into the IntraFi Network Deposits CD or DDA/MMDA Deposit Placement Agreement with East West Bank. The Agreement contains important terms and conditions regarding the placement of funds by us. Please read the agreement carefully before signing it. Both CD accounts and DDA/MMDA accounts incur a monthly fee.